The Happiness Report #16 – Randomness Edition

Happy weekend, friends! What better time to share a happiness report than the beginning of a weekend. I’m sure there will be lots more happiness happening over the weekend, but for now, here is what’s making me happy lately…

The older three kids all got started off to school without a hitch. I was the only emotional one, as I tend to be. They all have had a great first few days and are happy to be back in school!

My wild sidekick and I are getting to spend more one on one time together than ever before. Also known as – Leah’s getting into everything under the sun and I’m chasing around behind her cleaning up her trail. She’s helping me in the kitchen and with cleaning and all of that though. And who wouldn’t be happy looking at that sweet smile all day? She makes me laugh, and that makes me happy!

Glad you are doing this!! Love your thinking about focusing on the happy…I love trying to live the way I want to teach my kids to live! Things that have made me happy this week:
* Watching 2 of my babies start school the way I always did when I was their ages…bursting with energy and excitement – and feeling so blessed that they are somewhere they can thrive and grow while each being themselves
* Spending time with my little baby – giggling and doing 3 year old things…watching her blossom by just having a little extra space to do her own thing
*Realizing how many of the things I wanted to do with the kids this summer we actually did
*Standing up for my child’s needs and being rewarded by finding out how the really good people out there respect that and will help you if you are open and honest with them
*Finding a new great friend – someone who really gets it and me – and actually having time to spend with her

Well your baby’s smile for one thing! omigosh, now I know I have been blogging a while because weren’t you just pregnant? And wasn’t I a stay at home mom? (I’m still at home, but they canceled half day kindergarten and suddenly I have no kids at home to be with!). And no that last point is not making me happy. But plenty of other things are, like the Mac Book that is headed my way so I can stay in better touch with all the blogs I used to read obsessively…

There is a bunch of rotten behind that smile
It sure seems like I was just pregnant, but she’s 3 now, Laura! Can you believe that?
We’re facing the half day kindergarten going away by the time Leah is in school too. I’m not ready for that at all, but Mac Books are a VERY happy thing, for sure!!

I love your report. I am happy that my guy is loving Kindergarten and that my toddler is enjoying some one on one time. I’m also happy for my life…meaning my family, friends, health. So much. My heart is full!

I love these posts! It makes me happy to see you happy! And it reminds me to take a breath & look for the things that are making me happy -my boys starting back to school & enjoying their teachers & classes, staying in touch with friends & reading. Oh, and coffee! Enjoy your weekend!

While back to school does not thrill me because I miss my babies terribly, I am very happy that they all have AMAZING teachers. And, I am in the midst of planning a little Somewhere Over the Rainbow back to school celebration for them today. That is making me very, very happy. Just waiting for the unicorns to storm through my kitchen any minute now.

Great post! Getting my daughter settled in her new apartment for her sophomore year of college makes me happy. And hubby and I had a 3 day getaway this week to celebrate our anniversary. It was wonderful to really connect and we had a fabulous time!

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Kristen is a busy mom of 4 young kids, loves to entertain, has a passion for photography, and believes in keeping things simple. An avid reader, a kind of runner, a horrible gardener, and the wife of an outstanding man, Kristen’s ultimate life goal is to connect and create meaningful relationships with others. Read More…